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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung CL80

 TG-1 iHS CL80 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 CL80 TG-1 iHS 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung CL80

 TG-1 iHS CL80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the CL80.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and CL80.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (160g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung CL80
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $400